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sinkingfeeling

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2. Several years ago I had 4 Tom cats show up at my place, all people shy. Eventually got them all to vet's for shots

Reply to Jilly_in_VA (Original post)

Thu Feb 20, 2025, 01:20 PM

Feb 2025

and neutering. Two of the 4 tested positive for FIV. Those two never had any problems with it. One lived to be 14 and died of heart failure. The other is now 19.

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I seem to have acquired another cat (maybe) [View all] Jilly_in_VA Feb 2025 OP

Good luck 😻 blm Feb 2025 #1

Several years ago I had 4 Tom cats show up at my place, all people shy. Eventually got them all to vet's for shots sinkingfeeling Feb 2025 #2

I know it's not a death sentence Jilly_in_VA Feb 2025 #3

Good to know FIV isn't a death sentence. Aussie105 Feb 2025 #4